Operator - Third Class

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Springfield, PA

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is hiring a Distribution Operator – Third Class in Springfield, Pennsylvania. The position performs water distribution system operations and maintenance, including work on fire hydrants, automatic valves, booster stations, and storage facilities. The operator may use trailer-mounted and portable operating machines, valve keys, and electronic devices to review plans and asset information, update records, and create work orders. The employee must hold and maintain a Pennsylvania DEP Waterworks Operators Class E license. Qualified employees have 24 months to obtain the license, bid into another position, or forfeit the position. The starting rate is $38.91 per hour, subject to the stated wage adjustment for employees hired or entering the bargaining unit on or after December 15, 2022, and annual contract increases.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and familiarity with Company territory.
Availability to work after scheduled hours, on holidays, and on weekends.
Good communication skills and legible handwriting for completing reports and other records.
Ability to lift tools weighing up to 85 pounds.
Basic knowledge of mathematics and hydraulics as they apply to water distribution systems.
Ability to read and interpret plans, charts, and gauges.
Ability to perform the operational, inspection, maintenance, security, and electronic-recordkeeping duties described in the posting.
Must currently hold and maintain a PA DEP Waterworks Operators Class E license; qualified employees have 24 months to obtain it, bid into another position, or forfeit the position.

Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain fire hydrants and automatic valves, following company confined space entry procedures where applicable.
Operate transmission and distribution valves using trailer-mounted and portable operating machines or valve keys, where applicable.
Perform operation and maintenance duties at booster stations and storage facilities, and conduct security inspections at those facilities.
Use a computer or other electronic devices to review plates, plans, tap cards, Aqua GIS, and email; update asset information and create work orders as needed.
Complete reports, time sheets, work orders, and other assigned duties.
Interact with internal and external customers.